Add 1/3 and 70/64
1st number: 1/3, 2nd number: 1 6/64
1/3 + 70/64 is 137/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
1/3 = 1 × 64/3 × 64 = 64/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
70/64 = 70 × 3/64 × 3 = 210/192 - Add the two like fractions:
64/192 + 210/192 = 64 + 210/192 = 274/192 - 274/192 simplified gives 137/96
- So, 1/3 + 70/64 = 137/96
In mixed form: 141/96
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